Area Manager - Fashion

Area Manager (Fashion)

Guided by Brand values of Social Inspirational and Fearless our client create strong connections with their customers and foster a vibrant inclusive culture for our team. They have been recognised as the #1 sports retailer on the Sunday Independent s Best Employers list in both 2023 and 2024 and theyre breaking barriers and setting new standards for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Role Summary:

As an Area Manager you will oversee and lead the successful operation of multiple stores within your allocated area. Your core responsibility will be ensuring the overall performance of your stores driving sales and leading top talent. This is a handson role that requires a proactive approach to leadership working closely with all levels of store teams to instill our core values and commitments. You will bring a positive attitude strong relationshipbuilding skills excellent communication and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced energetic environment. Benefits include a competitive salary car bonus healthcare and pension.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Influence:

• Conduct regular store visits completing store visit reports and using the information gathered to create actionable strategies that drive sales performance.
  

• Ensure stores deliver exceptional customer service and maintain high standards of brand representation.
  

• Identify and act on commercial opportunities to maximise sales and profitability.
  

• Ensure effective implementation of merchandise strategies campaigns and visual presentation standards.
  

People Leadership:

• Recruit develop and retain top talent within your region.
  

• Devise and implement robust succession planning identifying opportunities for development and improvement.
  

• Motivate and inspire teams to achieve their highest potential and foster a culture of excellence.
  

Store Profitability:

• Develop and execute initiatives to enhance store profitability with a focus on payroll stock loss and controllable costs.
  

• Manage and monitor store payroll budgets in line with trading conditions and external market forces.
  

• Set realistic sales targets at both store and team levels ensuring these goals are met through structured management and coaching.
  

• Maintain a strong focus on achieving sales and conversion targets ensuring consistent and sustainable sales growth.
  

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of a Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
  

• Experience in managing large turnover stores or a cluster of stores in fashion or drapery.
  

• 5 years experience in area or regional management is an advantage.
  

• At least 4 years experience in a leadership role within large multisite fashion or sports retail.
  

• A full clean driving license is required.
  

About You:

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build strong capable teams.
  

• Strong commercial awareness combined with business acumen.
  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  

• Analytical mindset with the ability to drive growth and maximise profitability.
  

• Highly organised with strong planning ability and multitasking skills.
  

• Ability to perform under pressure in a fastpaced retail environment.
  

If you are passionate about retail leadership and want to be part of a dynamic industryleading team apply now and be part of our journey to redefine sports retail! Contact Denise or Katie on.

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